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Hi, @rtj1023 - tagging some members on Connect who have talked about colectomy to get their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292842/

Discussion: Is a sigmoid colectomy for diverticulitis the only option?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 29 2:21pm

I have it through out my colon also. I’ve had several bouts of diverticulitis and in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823535/

Discussion: Diverticulosis throughout entire colon -anyone?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

Initially the surgeon mentioned his intentions were to remove around 20% of the colon . I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759512/

Discussion: I was diagnosed with diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

Hi, @pdemarce - I wanted to let you know I moved your post here so that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298053/

Discussion: Diverticulitis and colectomy

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 6 9:31am

Hello You mentioned adhesions in your reply. I had the same surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322761/

Discussion: Removal of sigmoid colon due to diverticulitis: How to deal with pain?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 15, 2020

I also recently found out I have a redundant colon with a fixed closed Bend in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894499/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Sorry to hear you had such a difficult time with The perforated colon and hospitalization. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774621/

Discussion: Seeking support for recovery from diverticulitis surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

I am now 6 weeks post op from a sigmoid colon resection. Was NPO, and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244710/

Discussion: Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 2:22pm

Well guys, The surgeon consultation didn't go as well as I hoped for. Doctor was quick...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225004/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 26, 2019

Yes, make sure you talk to your GI Dr, Is that who performed the colonoscopy? Once...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319178/

Discussion: Diverticulosis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 3 8:10am

I am sorry to hear all that you have gone through. I have suffered from constipation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336027/

Discussion: Constipation: What helps you?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 24, 2021

Hi I had laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy eight months ago and the healing process was a little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823438/

Discussion: Diverticulosis throughout entire colon -anyone?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

I had my sigmoid colon removed in January at Mayo Clinic. In the past I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359154/

Discussion: Partial colon removal

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 29 10:48am

I had my first upper endoscopy / colonoscopy procedure yesterday morning and it was successful! Upper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/309626/

Discussion: Malabsorption Syndrome Questions

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 2, 2020

Hi Kathy, I'm glad that you are so happy with the results of your sigmoid surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348250/

Discussion: Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 14 3:59pm

Sorry you are going through that. No, I did not have any surgery. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963346/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

Morning Diver126. Always a good idea to sit tight and not rush into surgery. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150081/

Discussion: How to tell the difference: diverticulosis or IBS? Or both?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 1, 2024

Hi Nooral, much sympathy to you. I think my right sided bowel pains are also adhesions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885363/

Discussion: Abdominal adhesion

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

Hi, I’m 66 and had a reversal 11 days ago. Overall, I’m doing well but I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750624/

Discussion: Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2022

Sorry you are going through this! Once your GI Dr. tells you there is nothing, they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358184/

Discussion: Diverticulosis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 28 7:48am

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